Ms Imelda Hurley:

In Coillte we always talk about developing a strategy before a structure. The Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine through Project Woodland has the overall forestry vision and strategy which has come in part through the forestry programme and there is also the broader piece. As that strategy is worked through, we believe the appropriate structure should be considered and any structures that will support the development of forestry in Ireland would no doubt be welcomed. We believe the first focus should be on the strategy and ensuring strategy is appropriate and, from there, determining the most appropriate structures.